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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 141.98 and 62.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 141.98 and 62.30 is: 93.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 141.98 = 62.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/141.98 = 62.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 141.98 × 62.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 8,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,845.33/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.32

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